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What Causes Stiffness And Soreness Of Neck?
Question: My neck has been bothering me ie stiffness & soreness. My xrays are normal . What can normal xrays rule out?
Brief Answer:
X-rays rule out bone structures damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
X-rays of neck evaluate/ rule out diseases/conditions that affect bone structures too.
These include joint degenative disease, spondyloarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, malalingnment of vertebral column.
Your neck stiffness/soreness may have as underlying cause muscular spasms, ( bad posture, fatigue, abnormal sleep), muscular overstretching (whiplash, trauma), cervical nerves compression/damage, herniated disc disease that can only suspected but not confirmed by x-rays.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Normal x-rays exclude in your case arthritis, disc disease, malalingnment, osteoporosis, fracture.
In my opinion, first you need treatment for your symptoms and these include improving posture, local heat pads, physical therapy, NSAID drugs ( if you are not allergic).
If symptoms persist after a couple of weeks, I suggest you to discuss with your treating Doctor further tests needed to diagnose the cause of your symptoms.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
X-rays rule out bone structures damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
X-rays of neck evaluate/ rule out diseases/conditions that affect bone structures too.
These include joint degenative disease, spondyloarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, malalingnment of vertebral column.
Your neck stiffness/soreness may have as underlying cause muscular spasms, ( bad posture, fatigue, abnormal sleep), muscular overstretching (whiplash, trauma), cervical nerves compression/damage, herniated disc disease that can only suspected but not confirmed by x-rays.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Normal x-rays exclude in your case arthritis, disc disease, malalingnment, osteoporosis, fracture.
In my opinion, first you need treatment for your symptoms and these include improving posture, local heat pads, physical therapy, NSAID drugs ( if you are not allergic).
If symptoms persist after a couple of weeks, I suggest you to discuss with your treating Doctor further tests needed to diagnose the cause of your symptoms.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
How do I knkw if its a nerve vs a muscle?
Brief Answer:
Nerve damage results in numbness besides pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking back.
If there's a nerve damage, it is accompanied by numbness/ tingling besides pain and is distributed in a certain confined location.
Muscle pain/ stiffness is general as distribution and exacerbated by movements.
Muscles are contracted also.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Nerve damage results in numbness besides pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking back.
If there's a nerve damage, it is accompanied by numbness/ tingling besides pain and is distributed in a certain confined location.
Muscle pain/ stiffness is general as distribution and exacerbated by movements.
Muscles are contracted also.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Can emotional stress cause muscle spasm
Brief Answer:
Yes, stress can cause muscle spasms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Stress could cause muscle spasms/ pain by causing fatigue, restlessnes, sleep disorders, etc.
But this can be said if other causes mentioned before are excluded.
Hope I helped you understand better your concerns.
Best regards.
Yes, stress can cause muscle spasms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Stress could cause muscle spasms/ pain by causing fatigue, restlessnes, sleep disorders, etc.
But this can be said if other causes mentioned before are excluded.
Hope I helped you understand better your concerns.
Best regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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